House of R

The Ringer

Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.

  1. 2d ago

    ‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Deep Dive

    Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘Lanterns,’ “Trust Fall.” They talk about everything from Hal’s detective work to our first look at Sinestro! (00:00) Intro(08:15) Opening Snapshot(22:58) 2016(32:06) Cold open(46:30) Hal works the case(53:14) A very harried Sheriff Kerry(01:01:57) Of corpses and mansions and super suits(01:17:58) Hello, Earl!(01:20:05) John (and his bird) get Lantern-napped(01:23:29) Kerry and Hal team up(01:32:41) Of Manhunters and Red Lanterns???(01:40:33) Sheriff Kerry’s very wary(01:48:24) Trust is running very thin in Rushville, Nebraska(01:57:28) Enter Sinestro(02:02:08) Rapid-fire Theory and Comic Spoilers Corner Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 5d ago

    The 2026 Fall Hype Meter Live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards

    Mal and Jo are live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to get you hyped for the things they are most looking forward to this fall season! Plus, the Voice of the Orioles, Kevin Brown joins the show! (00:00)(01:15) Fall Hype Meter(06:06) ‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Whalefall’(08:47) ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’(10:54) ‘Threshing Day’ and ‘A Court of Splintered Harmony’(12:58) ‘Practical Magic 2’(14:05) ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 3(15:52) ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’(17:26) ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’(19:26) ‘Blade Runner 2099’(21:54) ‘Hope’(23:26) ‘Wicker’(27:08) ‘Dead Beat’(28:38) ‘Clayface’(30:42) ‘Wildwood’(33:07) ‘Lanterns’(35:18) ‘VisionQuest’(38:31) ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 3(42:17) Kevin Brown joins the show! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinGuest: Kevin BrownProducer: Carlos ChiribogaSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Aug 17

    ‘Lanterns’ Episode 1 Deep Dive. Plus, X-Men Casting and More D23 News

    Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere of the newest DC show, ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about everything from the dynamic between Hal and John to that shocking ending! But first, they discuss all of the news that came out of D23 from the ‘X-Men’ casting announcement to a ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ trailer! (00:00) Intro (04:49) Opening Snapshot (29:27) D23 check-in (47:14) 1996: Young John and the red apple (59:20) 2016: Hal and John go for a drive (01:10:47) There’s hail in Rushville (01:14:11) Tacos, selfies, and urgent warnings (01:20:28) High school (football) is hell (01:29:04) Hal gets arrested, John gets laid (01:34:42) Hal meets the Macons (01:42:40) Hal interrogates Waylon the Alien (01:53:57) 2026: Back to the bleachers Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Production Assistant: Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett and Jeff Jeff Shearin Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Aug 12

    'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 8 Deep Dive

    Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 finale, "The Treasons at Tumbleton." They discuss everything that happened at the Battle of Tumbleton, Rhaenyra’s many mistakes, Alys’s new backstory, and more! (00:00) Intro(09:57) Opening Snapshot(25:18) Opening credits(30:22) Rhaenyra learns about Aegon and Sunfyre(48:17) Baela calls out Rhaenyra(52:07) Alyn takes command of the Velaryon men(59:44) Ormund knights Daeron(01:03:16) Ulf the White goes full Ulf the Sot(01:06:39) Rhaenyra dismisses Mysaria(01:12:58) Mysaria warns Helaena(01:21:51) Alys reveals her backstory(01:31:23) Rhaenyra force-feeds Helaena(01:35:52) Rhaenyra debuts a new look(01:44:17) Gwayne hatches a plan …(01:50:41) … Which Daemon immediately rejects(01:54:56) Aegon pays a surprise visit to Harrenhal(02:00:27) Rhaenyra orders the High Septon’s death(02:05:39) Rhaenyra shares the prophecy with the masses(02:11:47) The Battle of Tumbleton begins(02:20:42) Ormund is bowled over by betrayal and bowel movements(02:27:41) The human battles before the flame(02:31:28) Ulf chooses … Team Ulf(02:33:40) The fog of dragon war(02:37:52) Rhaenyra discovers Helaena’s tapestry(02:42:07) Dragon math update(02:44:33) Book spoilers!Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Aug 10

    ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Breakdown With Showrunner and Co-Creator Ryan Condal

    Mal and Jo sit down with 'House of The Dragon' showrunner and Co-Creator, Ryan Condal! They discuss some of the adaptive changes made on the show, if they were tempted to keep Ormund around, the reveal of Alys's backstory, and more!(00:00) Intro(02:13) Morally Gray Characters in ‘House of the Dragon’(05:53) Aegon and Rhaenyra’s Dynamic(07:31) Rhaenyra’s Reign and Viserys’s Legacy(11:53) What’s Next for Mysaria?(14:28) Ormund’s Fate(17:55) Aegon and Aemond’s Relationship(20:02) The Targaryens and Their Crazy Shit(25:57) Alys Rivers’s Backstory Revealed(29:25) Dragon Bonds(37:14) Halaena’s Destiny and the Tapestry(42:32) Daeron’s CharacteristicsHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Aug 10

    ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 8 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

    Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the final episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3! They discuss Rhaenyra’s speech, Ormund’s fate, Ulf’s betrayal, and more! (00:00) Intro (01:25) CR’s recap (03:14) Overall thoughts (06:53) What’s next for Rhaenyra? (19:30) Helaena’s fate (26:19) Daemon and Corlys (31:35) Ormund’s death and his arc (35:16) Hugh and Ulf’s allegiance (40:48) Aegon and Aemond’s reunion (46:52) Alys’s backstory (50:00) Alyn’s loyalty (54:04) Addam and Baela buckling under Rhaenyra’s rule Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, Scott Lee, and Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 8 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

  7. Aug 6

    'The Odyssey' Mailbag and Nolan Movie Rankings

    Mal and Jo answer all of your questions about 'The Odyssey'! They discuss everything from Emily Wilson's criticisms of the movie to what Nolan-verse regulars should have been cast! Later, they each give their current rankings of Nolan's filmography.(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:26) The Odyssey Inspired Mailbag(00:59:26) The Official Nolan RankingsHosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Aug 5

    'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 7 Deep Dive

    Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the seventh episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, "The Dragon in Winter." They discuss Helaena’s dreams, a dragon ground battle, Aegon’s rebirth, and more! (00:00) Intro (10:03) Opening Snapshot (23:17) Deep dive (24:48) Helaena the dreamer (51:30) The dragons dance (01:28:05) Mysaria makes her move (01:45:52) Alicent, Aemond, and Alys get weird (02:08:21) Aegon experiences a rebirth (02:20:58) Tumbleton readies for battle (02:35:52) Dragon math update (02:38:04) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Production Assistant: Scott Lee Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome to ‘House of R,’ where Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson explore your favorite fictional universes with their signature Deep Dives into everything from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Marvel, and beyond. Whether they’re parsing mythology, story themes, and character arcs or tracing influences across decades of fantasy and sci-fi stories, Jo and Mal will be here weekly with Deep Dives into new nerd culture releases, nostalgic revisitations of their favorite tales in fandom, Hype Meters, drafts, mailbags, watch lists, top moments countdowns, recommendations, and more.

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  • Creator
    The Ringer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    423
  • Rating
    Explicit
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